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General Major Incident # 4: Silver Eagle Refinery Flash Fire and Explosion
Oct 06, 2020
1. Incident Location:
On November 4, 2009, an explosion occurred in the Mobil Distillate Dewaxing Unit (MDDW) of the Silver Eagle refinery, located in Wood Cross, Utah.
2. Incident Description:
A massive explosion and fire at the Silver Eagle Refinery on November 4,...
General Major Incident # 3: NDK Crystal Inc. Explosion with Offsite Fatality
Oct 01, 2020
1. Location:
On 12/07/2009, in the NDK Crystal Inc. Explosion with Offsite Fatality, located in Belvidere, IL.
2. Incident Description:
The incident resulted from corrosion in a pressure vessel, which was not inspected for years. The rupture occurred in the Number 2 vessel...
General Major Incident # 2: Chevron Refinery Fire
Sep 29, 2020
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Location:
On 08/06/2012, an explosion occurred in the Chevron Refinery Fire, located in Richmond, CA.
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Incident Description:
The incident happened when a small leak was detected by refinery workers. Engineers decided to remove the insulation around the pipe but shortly...
General Major Incident # 1: Emergency Shutdown Systems for Chlorine Transfer
Sep 01, 2020
Main Reference:
www.CSB.gov
Accident Description:
Emergency Shutdown Systems for Chlorine Transfer
Event Date:
August 24, 2002
Location:
Festus, Missouri
General Summary:
Chlorine known to be highly toxic and corrosive leaked after an unsuitable...
